THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1976
380.1300 Native American individuals; permissions regarding traditional regalia and objects.Sec. 1300.
(1) The board of a school district or intermediate school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall ensure that a Native American individual is permitted to wear traditional regalia and to bring traditional objects to ceremonies of honor.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Ceremonies of honor" means formal and informal public occasions celebrating academic, athletic, and other student achievement, including, but not limited to, graduation, commencement, convocation, and honor society events.
(b) "Traditional objects" means any cultural, religious, or ceremonial items or objects that hold tribal or ancestral meaning, significance, or importance for a Native American. Traditional objects does not include an item or object that is prohibited under section 1313 or section 473 of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.473.
(c) "Traditional regalia" means any cultural, religious, or ceremonial clothing or wearable items representing a Native American's tribal or ancestral traditions. Traditional regalia does not include clothing or an item that is prohibited under section 1313 or section 473 of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.473.
History: Add. 2024, Act 209, Eff. Apr. 2, 2025
Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 380.1300, which pertained to regulations, was repealed by Act 289 of 1995, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Popular Name: Act 451
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